Comparing the Citroen C3 and the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Citroen C3 is available at ₹630,000, while the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is priced at ₹498,900. On the engine front, the Citroen C3 comes with a 1199 cc unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R's 1197 cc, producing 81 bhp @ 5750 rpm (NA) / 109 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) and 66.9 kW (90.9 PS) @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 19.82 kmpl (Turbo MT) - ARAI for the Citroen C3 versus Petrol MT: ~24.35 km/l – Petrol AMT: ~25.19 km/l – CNG: ~34.05 km/kg for the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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| Battery | — | 12V |
| Displacement | 1199 cc | 1197 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 1.2L PureTech NA / 1.2L PureTech Turbo | 1.2L Advanced K- Series Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 Litres | 32 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Petrol / CNG |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT | 5-speed Manual / 5-speed AMT |
| Mileage | 19.82 kmpl (Turbo MT) - ARAI | Petrol MT: ~24.35 km/l – Petrol AMT: ~25.19 km/l – CNG: ~34.05 km/kg |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Power | 81 bhp @ 5750 rpm (NA) / 109 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) | 66.9 kW (90.9 PS) @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start (top) | Electric starter |
| Torque | 115 Nm @ 2750 rpm (NA) / 190 Nm @ 1750 rpm (Turbo) | 113.7 Nm @ 4200 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic (AT) | MT/AGS |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 315 Litres | 355 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1340 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 985 kg | 825 - 935 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3981 mm / 1733 mm / 1586 mm | 3655 mm / 1620 mm / 1675 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2540 mm | 2435 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt Adjustable | Tilt adjustable |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual AC | Manual AC |
| Cluster | 7-inch Digital Cluster | Semi-digital instrument cluster |
| Infotainment System | 10.2-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 7-inch touchscreen (higher variants) |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front & rear |
| Push Start | Yes (top) | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | — |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Fabric |
| Sound System | 6 Speakers | 4-speaker audio system |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Command | — | Yes (with infotainment system) |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | — |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Available on higher variants |
| Headlight | Halogen (base) / LED (top) | Halogen |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Available on higher variants |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | — |
| Tyre Size | 195/65 R15 | 165/70 R14 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless radial |
| Wheel Type | 15-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel wheels / Alloy wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes (top) | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes (AMT variants) |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes (top) | Available on higher variants |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Available on higher variants |
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| Color Options | Polar WhiteSteel GreyCosmo BluePerla Nera BlackGarnet Red | SOLID WHITEMagnum Red |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.8 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
